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ABOUT THIS MODULE

A movie is populated with dozens of other characters – many of whom have an influence on the protagonist and the antagonist. These supporting characters either help or hinder, compliment or compete with our protagonist and antagonist. They add vibrancy and excitement to the story, all while serving as a valuable literary tool for you as you write the screenplay. In this module, we’re going to explore the function of supporting characters.

IN THIS MODULE

18:24 video that walks you through the process of creating supporting characters

Illustrated companion guide

LEARN

The role of supporting characters

How to balance out the protagonist

How to create believable supporting characters

How to avoid clichés

From Our Users

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"Very straightforward and easy to follow. I also really appreciate the combination of technical and aesthetics, which is how I base my class. I would find this to be a very good reference to provide to students."

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University of Notre Dame

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FEATURED IN THIS MODULE

Chris Huntley

Academy Award-winning creator of “Scriptor," and co-creator of "Dramatica"

Guy Gallo

Writer, “Under the Volcano,” “Tales from the Darkside,” and “American Playhouse”

Jason J. Tomaric

Emmy-winning director/Cinematographer

Ken Dancynger

Author, “Broadcast Writing,” “Alternative Scriptwriting,” and “The Technique of Film and Video Editing and Writing the Short Film”